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From The Principal
As we quickly head towards the middle of Term 3, option choices for 2025 are being presented to students, whilst senior students are balancing completing
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Upcoming Events For Your Diary
Some events listed below have not been fully detailed as the details are not complete. These will be updated as the event gets closer. This
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Carmel College Social Media Accounts
Follow these accounts for the most up to date information, events and successes: Carmel College Facebook and Carmel College Instagram Carmel Sport Facebook and Carmel Sport Instagram Carmel Music
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Year 7 Trip to the Cathedral
The Year 7 trip to the Cathedral was a fun learning experience and we enjoyed visiting this special place. We learnt about some of the
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2024 School Practice Exams
The practice exams run from Wednesday 11 September until Thursday 19 September. Morning exams start at 9.00am; afternoon exams start at 1.00pm. Please ensure you
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2025 Course/Subject Choice Selection for current Year 8-12 students
All information regarding course choices for 2025 is now available on the Carmel College Course Selection Website. This information can also be found at www.carmel.schoolpoint.co.nz where you
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Enjoy our Chapel Mornings
Every morning, our lovely newly refurbished chapel is open to all students and staff from 8.00-8.30am. This can be personal time to do some reflective
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The Carmel Orchestra receives Bronze at KBB
The Carmel College Orchestra had an amazing experience at this year’s KBB Music Festival at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell. This year we entered as
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From Year 9 Art
Year 9 Art students were asked to turn a drawing of a piece of packaging or rubbish item into a character. These imaginative ‘futuristic’ figures
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From Year 10 Art
Year 10 Art – still life paintings – are in acrylic paint and are highly varnished. They show the students’ ability to paint simple geometric
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Year 10 Hoodies
Year 10 Materials Technology students learned how to read sewing patterns in order to create their own hoodies. Students chose from design techniques such as
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From Year 11 Art
Year 11 Art students have created a diverse collection of artworks under the theme of transformation, exploring a variety of media and drawing inspiration from
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2024 Junior Maths Competition
This year, 29 students sat the The University of Otago Junior Maths Competition which was held in two parts. Students who did well were selected to
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Sports News
Upcoming Events Friday 23 August – Senior Basketball A1 1st/2nd Final at 1.00pm Saturday 24 August – Year 10-13 North Harbour Netball Finals Day Tuesday
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Culture Week Is Fast Approaching
We will hold our annual week-long celebration of culture and diversity in Week 6 (Monday 26 August to Friday 30 August). There will be Atawhai
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Cultural Performance Evening – Get Your Tickets Now
Come and celebrate the vibrant cultures of our Carmel community with an evening full of amazing performances and music! Seating is limited, so grab your
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Learn to Row – Year 10 or Year 11
A Learn To Row Programme will start at the North Shore Rowing Club in mid-September. Training afternoons will be flexible and are organised for whichever
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Catching Up with Former Student, Caitlin O’Reilly: Her Journey Across the Catalina Channel
In a remarkable feat of endurance and determination, Polar athlete, Caitlin O’Reilly, recently completed the grueling Catalina Channel swim, covering a 32km stretch of water
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Mark Bond Ordination and Thanksgiving Mass
Deacon Mark Bond will be ordained a priest on Saturday 24 August. The Mass is at 11.00am, in the St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland city. They
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Lead Scholarships – Information Evening
Lead Scholarships helps Kiwis secure scholarships at USA Colleges for basketball, football, volleyball, track and field, tennis, rowing, golf, swimming and rugby. For any Carmel
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Community Assistance Donation
Currently, there are families in our community that are experiencing considerable stress and financial pressure. Please be assured that we are here to support all
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2025 AIMES Awards applications are now open
The North Harbour Club has gifted over $3.2 million in grant-funding since 1995 to talented North Harbour rangatahi demonstrating EXCELLENCE in the fields of Arts, Innovation (Science
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Exciting Opportunity for Students Aged 14-16: Youth Search and Rescue 2025 Programme Applications Now Open
Applications for the Youth Search and Rescue programme are now open for students aged 14 to 16. The deadline for applications is 30 September. Youth
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Hāto Petera Pānui – August 2024 (Quarterly Update)
Quarterly Pānui with news of happenings at Hāto Petera HERE Ngā Kaupapa nui o te wā – News and Events Please do join us on the